Wolgatatarische Legion was formed 1942 and was mainly made up of Volga Tartars but also of other volunteers from the region.

It was used to form 162. (Turkistan) Infanterie-Division 1943.

Insignia
The first design sleeve shield was blue/green with a white arrow crossed with a white dagger, on the top "Idel-Ural" was written in white.
The second design was also blue/green but with a yellow border, yellow text and instead of the dagger two sabres.
The third design was blue with a yellow border, yellow upward pointing bow and arrow and the text "Idil-Ural Tartar Legioni" around the badge.

Sleeve badge of the first design

Photo © The Ruptured Duck

Volga Tartar soldier, note the third pattern sleeve badge

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Sources used
David Littlejohn - Foreign Legions of the Third Reich, vol 4

Reference material on this unit

- None known at this time -